How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Cincinnati?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Cincinnati start at R 583. The average price for this route is around R 885. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Cincinnati?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Cincinnati is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 407 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Cincinnati route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Cincinnati?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Cincinnati at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Cincinnati?

A bus trip from Chicago to Cincinnati produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Cincinnati from R 467 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:18 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 583, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

8h 15mAverage duration

407 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 583 - R 4 966	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 113 - R 1 113	Average duration8h 32m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Cincinnati?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Visit page
B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87431 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 583

Greyhound Chicago Cincinnati recent customer reviews

There was a weird man at Toledo station that kept trying to get me to go outside alone saying the bus is here when it was not. He made me extremely uncomfortable. He was an employee

Punam D.

15 November 2021

Good job 👏

Avazhon I.

30 November 2022

Nice trip

Ugochukwu O.

16 January 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511 617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Cincinnati by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Cincinnati?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Cincinnati start at R 583. The average price for this route is around R 885. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Cincinnati?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Cincinnati is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 407 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Cincinnati at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Cincinnati?
A bus trip from Chicago to Cincinnati produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Cincinnati?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 1 306

14/12

R 1 366

Today

R 865

16/12

R 813

17/12

R 848

18/12

R 761

19/12

R 744

20/12

R 900

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Cincinnati was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 744

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Cincinnati as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 744 to R 1 453 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 744, which is on 2025-12-19.